The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 62mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202g, 52% (220g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E's weight of 422g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
